Marissa Lipkin

For this is a time to sleep --- until we meet again

Obituary

Marissa Lipkin, born on May 1, 1943. age 82, of Rancho Cucamonga, California, passed away on November 23, 2025. 

Our mother, at her core, a woman of deep faith. She loved Jesus, and that love guided the way she lived. Wherever she went and with whomever she spoke, she felt a quiet responsibility to share her faith and make sure others knew the Lord. She lived what many would call a good Christian life—loving, generous, forgiving, and always striving to put God first, even when it came at her own expense. She forgave easily, believing that one day she would answer to God and wanting her heart to be right before Him.

She loved people in simple, genuine ways and found joy in caring for others and tending her garden. She held no grudges and chose forgiveness and peace over resentment. She was also a hard worker and a determined woman. From a young age in El Salvador, she was self-driven, learning to sew and later working in data entry. After coming to the United States, she learned to drive and learned English in her thirties, never allowing limitations to define her.

Serving in church was one of her highest priorities, and wherever she attended, she served faithfully. As a mother, she gently instilled in her children the importance of having a personal relationship with God, leading more by example than by words.

She is survived by her three children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, with two more on the way. Her legacy lives on through her family and through a life marked by faith, service, and quiet strength.

Memorial Service

Please note that the memorial service will be at the church's Community Center, which is the building adjacent to the church. 
Please see the first picture in the gallery for exact location of the building.

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Memory wall

January 6, 2026

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The place where we use to pray . With sister Marissa . Her chair and cushion still there . We will miss her always .

Lorena Costa

December 30, 2025

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I met Mama Luisa when I was 12 years old and from the beginning she showed me love and kindness. She welcomed me into her family and treated me like a daughter, something I will always be grateful for. To my grandchildren (her great-grandchildren) she is “Misa”a name spoken with love and sweetness. She will always be remembered for her kindness and devotion to God and family. Her memory will live forever in our hearts until we meet again.
My sincere condolences to Carlos, Leo, Violet and all her family and friends.

Dorys Balboa

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Santos Martinez

Maria Antonia Portillo

Julio Gonzalez

Howard Lipkin

Leopoldo Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez

Violeta Romero

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Julio Gonzalez

Howard Lipkin

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Leopoldo Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez

Violeta Romero

Marissa Lipkin

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